Morris JE FAQ

Yes, our Headquarters are in Worcestershire and all the key staff and Management are UK based. It is completely, and proudly, designed in the UK, engineered in the UK, sourced in the UK and made in the UK.

You can register for Morris JE Pre-Order Updates directly through the Morris Commercial website now. Once Build slot reservations open, you’ll be amongst the first to be offered the opportunity to place a confirmed Build slot reservation. This will reserve your early build slot and ensure you’ll be one of the first to take delivery of the all-electric Morris JE. Click here to sign up for Pre-Order Updates.

Morris Commercial is building cutting-edge, next-generation commercial vehicles with quality British craftmanship. The Morris JE will have a starting price of £61,000 when it goes on sale in mid-2025. More information regarding vehicle specifications and costs will be announced closer to launch.

Each Morris JE currently qualifies for a £5,000 Government grant. If you are a UK business, public sector body or charity you can receive government grants towards the upfront costs of the installation of electric vehicle charge points up to the value of £14,000. The Morris JE will also have free access to the increasing number of ULEZ city centres.

Yes, we plan to offer a range of flexible lease and financing options which we will announce nearer the launch date.

The Morris JE’s stunning and quintessential British design is iconic and timeless, making it a highly desirable van. At Morris Commercial, we focus on quality over quantity and the high degree of craftmanship throughout the construction ensures that the Morris JE will hold its value well, for years to come.

Deliveries will start from mid-2025 and firstly for the UK-based customers who have placed advanced Build slot reservations. Following the domestic launch, we will commence deliveries to our international customers in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, North America and further afield. Sign up for Pre-Order Updates today to be among the first to take delivery of this iconic van.

We will be taking the Morris JE to many events throughout 2023/24. You will find upcoming event on our website … These events will be announced on social media and in our newsletters. Subscribe to our newsletter here. You can also see our van in action on various television shows like the BBC Travel Show and Guy Martin: World’s Fastest Electric Car, as well as on Jonny Smith’s You Tube channel.

We will be offering test drives closer to the launch, mid-2025. Please sign-up for Pre-Order Updates to be among the first on the list.

Yes, of course! You can order a Morris JE outside of the UK and we will start international deliveries shortly after the UK launch in mid-2025. Please check with us if you are unsure, and please sign-up for Pre-Order Updates to be among the first on the list.

The benefits of owning a Morris JE are huge and wide-ranging! The iconic design will attract attention and demonstrate the unique charm of your business, making it the ideal mobile advertising solution  while the all-electric driveline is environmentally friendly and reduces running costs. The sustainability benefits are further enhanced by the high number of recycled and recyclable materials used in the vehicle’s construction.

We are aiming to bring the Morris JE to market with a range of up to 250 miles depending on the size of the battery. Morris Commercial will release more information regarding battery options and range performance closer to launch.

Charging at Home or at work – is the most convenient and cost effective way to top up your Morris JE. Simply plug the supplied type 2 connector into a socket or your wall box to charge. Morris will be able to supply details of our preferred installers closer to launch.

Charging at public locations – there are currently charging points at over 15,500 public locations in the UK, which is double the amount of petrol stations, with a target of over 300,000 public chargers available by 2030.

Rapid charger – your Morris JE can be fast charged using a DC rapid charger and will reach 80% charge in as little as 30 minutes.

A rapid 50kWh charger will charge the Morris JE’s battery from 20% to 80% in as little as 30 minutes, whilst it can take up to 9 hours using a standard 7kW charging point.

We plan to offer a flexible range of servicing and repair & maintenance packages, and these will be announced closer to the launch date.

Peace-of-mind will be provided by a comprehensive,  warranty, the details of which will be announced closer to the launch date.

As with all Morris Commercial vehicles, the all-new, all-electric Morris JE will be designed, engineered, and built in Britain. The design and engineering have been carried out at Morris Commercial’s HQ in Worcestershire, and further factory details will be released in due course. 

At Morris Commercial, we pride ourselves on quality over quantity, with high levels of craftmanship, detail and customisation. Production ramp-up will take place 12 months after initial production, and we aim to produce more than 1,000 vehicles annually.

After successfully concluding the engineering and certification phase, we are gearing up for the Production phase. Production of the Morris JE is expected to commence in mid-2025.

The complete body  will be produced with recycled carbon fibre.. The chassis is a full aluminium design produced by the Morris team and is a skateboard design making it the lightest vehicle in its sector.

Thanks to its lightweight design, the Morris JE has a payload of 1,000 kg and boasts a class-leading load volume of 6.6m³ which can accommodate 2 Euro pallets or 8′ x 4′ sheets.

We will be announcing exact details on body sizes and load bay dimensions closer to launch, but it will have a 6.6m³ load volume and capacity to accommodate two Euro pallets or 8′ x 4′ sheets.

No. Thanks to the Morris JE’s lightweight carbon-fibre body construction and aluminium chassis, the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) is 2.5t. This means that even when the JE is carrying the maximum payload of 1,000 kg – one of the highest payloads in the eLCV segment – the combined mass is still just 2.5t. Only vans over 3.5t are required to have a tachograph.

We aim to create one of the safest vans on the road and the Morris JE will feature the most advanced safety systems to help protect you, your loved ones, other road users, and your cargo.

Yes, technology is at the heart of everything we do. The Morris JE will be launched with the legally permitted level of autonomous driving technology fitted as standard.

Yes, we plan to launch both a minibus and pickup variant shortly after the van has been launched.

If you would like to find out more about investment opportunities in Morris Commercial, please complete our investors form. Click here for our Investors page.

Morris Commercial is a UK-based automotive engineering and manufacturing start-up with innovation as its core value, and a vision of creating desirable carbon neutral transport.

Morris Commercial set out to revive the historic British icon, the Morris J Type, with state-of-the-art technology, zero emission, full battery electric and completely newly engineered vehicles with the timeless, iconic, original Morris Commercial design heritage and beautiful British craftsmanship underpinning its design.

We are growing rapidly and welcome talent that embraces diversity and cross-industry expertise. If you share our vision and have the required skills and motivation, and would like to join our mission, please browse the latest vacancies on our careers page. Or simply get in touch if you believe that you have the special skills and expertise we will need.